Rayford Howard Brand Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rayford Howard Brand of Ashland, Alabama, whose life came to an end on February 12, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rayford Howard Brand to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Brand and Exa Brand; and his sisters, Franchelle Matthews and Jackie Campbell. He is survived by: his wife Margaret W. Brand; his children, Alex Davis (Delia) and Carla Eltz (Mike); his grandchildren, Garrett Brand (Beth), Maggie Brand, Anna Davis (Jacob), Holly Bailey (Justin), Ivey Eltz, Abby Eltz and Sara Grace Eltz; his great grandchildren, Wesley Ann, Emma Sutton, Lily, Miriam, Charlotte, Isla, Nora, Kylee and Weslie; his sisters, Bobbie Robertson (Don), Pat Allen (Jim), Emma Tinney (Ledford), Hazel Hess (Bruce) and Deborah Champion; his grandson Tate; and his nephews, Bob Allen, Scott Tinney, James Tinney and Alan Tinney. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and other extended family and many friends.

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